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How much does a geologist make in Costa Rica?

₡14,104,000a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₡1,175,300 a month. estimate

Equals
$28,010
Compared with the median pay in Costa Rica
2.6 times
Data from
2025

Where Costa Rica ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandSenegalNigeriaCosta Rica, rank 39

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What geologists and geophysicists earn in Costa Rica
Lowest 10%: ₡11,478,500Median: ₡14,104,000Highest 10%: ₡18,201,900

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$120,300
2. United States$100,900
3. Luxembourg estimate$98,760
38. Estonia estimate$29,260
39. Costa Rica estimate$28,010
40. Latvia estimate$26,940
144. Nigeria estimate$432
Compare geologists and geophysicists in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a geologist make a month in Costa Rica?

The median gross salary is ₡1,175,300 a month, ₡14,104,000 a year.

How much does a geologist make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₡11,478,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₡18,201,900.

Which country pays a geologist the most?

United States, with a median of $100,900 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a geologist make more in Costa Rica or in United States?

In United States: $100,900 a year against $28,010 in Costa Rica, 3.6 times more.

Who makes more, a geologist or an astrophysicist?

An astrophysicist: ₡15,122,500 a year against ₡14,104,000 for a geologist, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate